Triangle cast-off.



' J. P. CROASDALE. TRIANGLE CAST-OFF.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 8, I909 Patented Apr. 20, 1915.

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"ma ran arnnir anion JOHN P. CEOASDA'LE, 0F BERWYN, PENNSYLVANIA, ASSIGNOR TO PIONEER 5U- PENDEB COMPANY, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, A CGBPORATION OF PENNSYLVANIA.

TRIANGLE CAST-OFF.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 26, T9115.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that T, J 01-11: P. CROASDALE, a citizen of the United States, residing at Ben wyn, in the county of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, have invented a new and useful Triangle CastOff, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in triangle cast-offs, especially adapted for use with mens garters.

The object of the invention is to provide a cast-0d which shall conform to the contour of the leg, and also to the direction of pull of the several extensions of webbing connected therewith.

Referring to the drawings: Figure 1 is a front elevation of a triangle cast-01f in the operative position, showing portions of the web connected thereto. Fig. 2 is a similar view of one member of the cast-off. Figs. 3, l and 5 are perspective views of the underside of said member in different positions. Fig. 6 is a perspective View of the hook member of the cast-off. Fig. 7 is an end view thereof.

Similar numerals refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

So far as applicant is aware, all triangle and hook cast-offs heretofore used have been of substantially flat metal plates, and as they are worn about the calf of the leg which has a curved surface or contour, it follows that certain portions of the cast-off project away from the leg, or else tend to press against the leg at some points more than others. T have found that this objection can be overcome by conforming or bending this flat plate substantially in the following manner.

Referring to the drawings, 16 indicates the triangle member of the cast-off, provided with the usual slots 18 through which the web is threaded, while 17 indicates the hook member with the usual slot 19 for the web bing.

Referring especially to Figs. 1 and 2 the upper corner 8 is bent outwardly from the leg in an arc extending from said point to the middle of the left hand line as indicated at 9. The balance of the left hand side extending from 9 to 10 is bent in an oppositely disposed or convex arc. The lower edge between the points 11 and 12 is bent in a continuous convex arc, while the right hand side, between the points indicated approximately by 12 and 13, is bent in a continuous convex are. This gives the triangle member 16 a formation substantially as indicated in Figs. 2, 3, 1- and 5. The hook member 17 is provided with the usual slot 19 for the web, and has the upper end 1% bent slightly outwardly or away from the leg, while the lower end 15 is bent in the opposite direction toward the leg. It has been found that by thus conforming the members 16 and 17, the various edges will lie snugly against the leg and the various parts assume the direction of pull of the several extensions of webbing; the whole making a neat and close fit, without any parts projecting or sticking out, or pressing unduly against the leg. It is believed that by this means the appearance of the garter is distinctly improved, the liability of the same to exert undue pressure on any part of the leg is eliminated, and liability of any parts catching on the clothing is also obviated.

What I claim is:

1. A triangle cast-off adapted to conform to the contour of the leg and comprising a slotted plate having its upper corner bent outwardly, its lower corner bent inwardly and its intermediate portion of concavo-con- Vex formation.

2. A triangle cast'off adapted to conform to the contour of the leg and comprising a slotted plate having its lower margin and corner of concavo-convex formation and its upper corner at an angle thereto.

JNO. P. CROASDALE. Witnesses:

MAE HOFMANN, HOWARD S. OKIE.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of latents, Washington, D. G. 

